sixty-five
Seeing that Xiao Weixin's birthday was approaching, You Shu was very anxious because he still hadn't figured out what gift to give him. He frowned and looked depressed all day long, which made the brothers in the camp think that he was in a bad mood because of something big. They all took detours when walking, for fear of being affected.
The biggest trouble after Yingba returned to his position was that he haunted everyone all day and asked for money. Because of his unreliable fortune-telling skills, he would spend all his wealth every time he predicted his own doom, and then regret it when he came back alive. This happened almost every year, and everyone was used to it.
But it is not so easy to get back the money that has been given away, especially since the Shadow Guard Camp is a place full of tigers and wolves, and all of them are small hooligans who will not suffer any loss.
The most cunning Yingjiu made an excuse that he had a mission to do and ran away. The others pretended not to hear anything. Anyway, it was impossible for them to return the money they had received. At most, Yingqi and Yingshi, the two youngest in the grade, were more honest, but they could only return half of it at most.
"The third one..."
You Shu calmly turned back to look at Yingba, who looked sallow, and said, "I won't give it to you either."
Yingba was furious and hammered down with his palm, "I'm in such a miserable state, are you still a human being!?"
"If you say it's not, then it's not." You Shu sat cross-legged on the floor tiles calmly. All the good students brought up by their leader are like this and are very loyal.
Yingba held his breath and glared at him angrily: "You don't need the money!"
"Why not?" You Shu looked at him askance, "Doesn't my wife need money?"
Yingba was stunned for a moment, and then quickly forgot the purpose of his visit. The gossiper quickly followed and sat cross-legged, and asked him in a low voice: "Did you really find someone?"
"That's about the same." You Shu replied vaguely.
He always felt weird inside ever since that night in the Imperial Garden. Dating was not like playing house for children. Holding hands and kissing could be considered the limit. He was not so pure as to think that everyone was platonic and engage in spiritual love. That kind of thing would happen sooner or later to normal couples.
But the problem is, he is good at talking on paper, but he knows nothing about actual operation. Sometimes he gets worried about what to do if two men take off all their clothes.
In his previous life, You Shu occasionally read some banned books brought back by his sister. A glance at the messy books made him blush and feel helpless. From the first page to the last page, those men didn't say more than ten serious words to each other. No matter what the occasion or time, as long as they were in the mood, they would take off their pants and start racing. In a 200-page book, 180 pages were full of flesh, which was very disgusting.
He thought it was too spicy so he just glanced at it and didn't look down. But by then he and the prince would have to take off their clothes and he wouldn't know how to do anything. Wouldn't he be kicked off the bed
Ah... I will be embarrassed then, right
You Shu felt embarrassed whenever he thought of that scene, and he was not ready to accept it yet.
Yingba touched his chin. Even though he was a lot thinner this time, he still had a handsome face. He said with a dissolute smile on his face, "I told you that you have a lucky star. Let me guess... who is that person?"
"If you ask me, it must be our prince."
You Shu turned to look at him, with a somewhat suspicious tone: "What's wrong with your half-baked fortune-telling? It's sometimes ineffective."
"I didn't learn well." Yingba said ashamedly, "My family was confiscated before I could learn everything from my grandfather. I only have half a bowl of water."
You Shu sighed, "I guess you're right."
"It's good to follow the prince." Yingba was actually a little envious, "You will definitely be able to earn your own freedom in the future, and the prince will not treat you unfairly."
"Unlike us, we don't know whether we will live or die in the future."
You Shu pursed his lips and didn't mention Xiao Weixin's promise to him. It would be inappropriate for him to talk too much now before things came to the final step, for fear of giving them hope and then disappointing them.
"I'll give it back to you." You Shu took out a silver ingot from his pocket and threw it over. "Don't count on them. They are a bunch of heartless people."
Yingba took the silver and skipped away with a smile on his face, his back showing a bit of smugness.
You Shu sat on the ground alone for a while, but his mind still couldn't calm down, so he simply got up and went to see Xiaoyue.
Xiaoyue has been in the palace for some time. She no longer has to control her food intake to keep her figure slim and delicate to attract guests like she did when she lived in the upper floor. Huachun takes good care of her. It is also the time when she is growing up. She has become rounder and a little taller than before, and has become a graceful young lady.
"Brother You!" Xiaoyue came running over with a bunch of herbs in her arms. She had a bright smile on her face and cute dimples on her cheeks.
You Shu nodded and handed over the new clothes he bought for her last time: "Here."
Although he never said much outside, Xiaoyue already understood him very well. She put down the herbs in her hand, took the package and opened it. Sure enough, it was another set of beautiful clothes. "Why did you buy me another one? I already have clothes to wear."
"It's not good to always wear old things." You Shu replied calmly, leaning against a tree with his arms folded.
Hua Chun treated Xiao Yue'er very well, and gave her some of the good clothes she had left over from her childhood. Those were all good styles with high-quality fabrics, which ordinary people had never seen. As Xiao Weixin's top maid, her food, clothing, housing and transportation were comparable to those of a lady from a wealthy family, and Xiao Yue'er also liked the clothes she gave her.
But You Shu himself has sisters, and he knows that every girl likes new clothes. Xiaoyue'er can't afford good clothes with her low monthly salary, so as her sworn brother, he should prepare some for her.
Xiao Yue'er was indeed happy. She carefully touched the soft and clear material. She turned around and saw that he was still frowning. She carefully retracted her hand and asked, "Brother You, what's wrong with you?"
"Nothing." You Shu shook his head, knowing that she had misunderstood, and suddenly said, "Can you help me ask Hua Chun about what the prince likes? His birthday is coming up, and I don't know what to give him."
Xiao Yueer was embarrassed when she heard this. "I heard Sister Huachun mention the prince's birthday a few days ago. It is said that he celebrates it hastily every year. The prince doesn't seem to care about anything."
"Alas." You Shu looked worried.
Seeing him sighing, Xiao Yue came over and whispered, "Actually, I think... the prince might not really just want a gift. He loves you so much, even if it's just a ribbon, as long as it's given by you, Brother You, he would probably like it."
You Shu's ears moved, a little confused: "Really?"
"Yes." Xiao Yue nodded heavily. "I used to hear the sisters in the building talk about the complicated things about love between men and women. Although you and the prince are both men, the principles should be the same."
You Shu patted her head and said in a softer tone, "Now that you're out, don't think about what happened in the building anymore."
"Okay." Xiaoyue nodded obediently.
Although You Shu still hadn't decided what to give, Xiaoyue was right. As long as it was something given with care, he believed that his prince would definitely like it.
With a few days left until the birthday, You Shu suddenly knew what gift he should give.
Birthday -
When Xiao Weixin woke up in the morning, he was told that Zhou was already waiting outside the yard. Who wants to see that woman as soon as he opens his eyes!
He was so grumpy when he woke up that he just wanted to pick up his sword and chop her, but in the end he endured it and dressed up with the help of Huachun. Today was his 24th birthday and according to the rules he could have a day off without having to go to court. He finally got some free time and had to spend half a day with that woman. The thought made him upset.
Zhou was dressed very gorgeously. When she saw him, she came towards him. Knowing that he didn't like people to get close to her, she bowed a few steps away. Xiao Weixin endured the hypocritical private words he said to her, while wondering what Xiao Shu was doing at the moment.
In view of the fact that Xiao Weishen is going to use him now, Zhou was instructed not to follow too closely for the time being. However, Zhou Wan, a woman with a deep mind, only wants to climb up. She used to be Xiao Weishen's woman, and was later sent to Lingwang Mansion as a spy. Every day she hoped that the emperor would take her back, but she was disappointed every year.
Now that the imperial concubine is pregnant, Zhou Wan knows that it is hopeless for her to return to that man. She is afraid that she will become a useless chess piece in the future, and has to start to plan for herself again. She is proud of her beauty and her knowledge of bed skills. If she seduces Xiao Weixin and gives birth to a child for him, she will be able to gain a foothold in the palace after he dies.
It is said that Xia, who is about to join the family, is weak and incompetent, and is no match for her at all. It will be up to her to decide whether the emperor will be successful or not. As long as she can survive the death of King Ling, she can control this place happily, which is better than waiting for the emperor to change his mind every day.
Zhou Wan, who had made up her mind, began to disobey Xiao Weishen's orders and took the initiative to curry favor with him. Even if Xiao Weishen was a useless person, she would make him blossom today.
Xiao Weixin sensed her seduction, and after a little thought, he understood the reason, sneering in his heart. I don't know whether to call this woman smart or stupid, thinking that this can seduce me? She is too confident in her tricks.
Putting aside all those scheming methods, Zhou Wan was a talented woman who could sing and dance with a charming figure. She also offered to dance. Xiao Weixin drank his tea calmly with an indifferent expression. He was not moved by the soft waist and proud chest that Zhou Wan showed intentionally or unintentionally during her light dance. He even wondered what Xiao Shu would give him today.
All Zhou Wan's efforts were in vain.
During lunch, Zhou Wan also brought her homemade plum wine, which was intoxicating just by smelling it. Xiao Weixin raised his eyebrows with a hint of interest in his eyes, "This wine is good."
Zhou Wan was secretly delighted and said in a sweet voice, "I have been brewing this for quite some time."
"Unfortunately, I don't feel like drinking today." Xiao Weixin sighed deeply, "Please put it down for now."
Zhou Wan was stunned, holding the wine pot in her slender hands, at a loss: "But... Can't we make an exception and have a drink on the prince's birthday?"
"Yesterday I ate too much and my spleen and stomach were weak. It's not suitable for me to drink alcohol today." Xiao Weixin coughed twice, "I appreciate your kindness."
Zhou Wan was a little anxious, but she couldn't really force him to drink, so she had to sit back down in dismay. After the meal, before she even said she wanted to stay and take a nap, she saw Hua Chun seeing her off with a smile: "Your Highness, the prince is a little tired and needs to rest."
Zhou Wan couldn't believe that the prince didn't take the bait even though she had half exposed her private parts. Even if it was useless, he wouldn't have ignored it, right? If he was so dull, why didn't he become a monk? Was he still a man!
Zhou Wan stood up angrily, glared at Hua Chun fiercely, and strode out.
However, Xiao Weixin in the inner room had no intention of taking a nap. He sat at the table, playing with the pot of wine over and over again, with an incomprehensible smile on the corner of his mouth, as if he was waiting for someone.
Half a minute later, the little fish You Shu really skillfully climbed in through the window.